71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

myyamr7 · 03-10-2014, 04:53 PM

Hi, I just installed a 402BB in my 71 and used all the correct brackets and PS pump from our year trucks. Started the engine for the first time today and went to top off the PS with fluid, and noticed it didn't suck any into the pump? Also, the PS didn't work. Is there something I have to do to prime the lines or pump? It's the BB type with the reservoir mounted the the left front fender.
Thanks

midniteblues · 03-10-2014, 08:07 PM

i'm pretty sure the deal is too raise the front wheels off the ground and slowly turn the steering lock too lock then check the fluid. start the engine and do it again and check the fluid.
it should suck some fluid in. after it gets some in the gearbox lower the truck and do the same again.
i've also heard too do this and let it sit for a good while (letting the air bubble rise)and do it again.

other than that i'm not sure

**davischevy** · 03-10-2014, 11:12 PM

I changed the pump on mine the other day. I just filled the reservoir, and drove it. It took a few turns, but worked itself out. Refill and go.

**kwmech** · 03-11-2014, 01:02 AM

Put a drive belt on it?

myyamr7 · 03-11-2014, 05:14 AM

Thanks for the reply's, did what midniteblues suggested and it worked. Took quite a few times and was noisy at first, but seems to have cleared up.
Thanks again

03-10-2014, 04:53 PM	#1
myyamr7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 211	71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? Hi, I just installed a 402BB in my 71 and used all the correct brackets and PS pump from our year trucks. Started the engine for the first time today and went to top off the PS with fluid, and noticed it didn't suck any into the pump? Also, the PS didn't work. Is there something I have to do to prime the lines or pump? It's the BB type with the reservoir mounted the the left front fender. Thanks __________________ Mark 71 C10 Cheyenne 12 Aprilia RSV4

03-10-2014, 08:07 PM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? i'm pretty sure the deal is too raise the front wheels off the ground and slowly turn the steering lock too lock then check the fluid. start the engine and do it again and check the fluid. it should suck some fluid in. after it gets some in the gearbox lower the truck and do the same again. i've also heard too do this and let it sit for a good while (letting the air bubble rise)and do it again. other than that i'm not sure __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-10-2014, 11:12 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,807	Re: 71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? I changed the pump on mine the other day. I just filled the reservoir, and drove it. It took a few turns, but worked itself out. Refill and go. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-11-2014, 01:02 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,482	Re: 71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? Put a drive belt on it?

03-11-2014, 05:14 AM	#5
myyamr7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 211	Re: 71 C10 BB Power steering pump question? Thanks for the reply's, did what midniteblues suggested and it worked. Took quite a few times and was noisy at first, but seems to have cleared up. Thanks again __________________ Mark 71 C10 Cheyenne 12 Aprilia RSV4



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